Lou Mitchell's

Very nice place to have a real American breakfast :) The staff is very friendly and even took our photo outside... We had a good time to have our breakfast ... Thanks for everything... Very recommended

Doughnut holes, Milk Duds, and tiny vanilla frozen yogurt cups. Classic diner dishes out incredible fluffy omelets , perfect pancakes , and the best thick cut Greek toast . Try the sausage with syrup .

Did you know? Lou Mitchell's is in it's 86th year of serving up great food to hungry locals and travelers alike. It's located on Jackson Blvd., the starting point of historic Route 66. Read more

This place is a national treasure, everyone is so nice and call you sweetie. We got Greek special omelette (sausage + feta ) which was the FLUFFIEST, and chocolate pancakes which were also fluffy

Portions are huge, food is delicious, atmosphere is quirky and fun. Do have the homemade donut holes and orange marmalade . Don't miss this Chicago gem!

You know breakfast is perfect when smoke is pouring from your cup of coffee from the first sip to the last.

Since its opening in 1923, it’s become a known lunch spot for Chicago politicians who make things happen over pancakes and omelettes . Read more

Fantastic 100 year old restaurant downtown, excellent food, good portions, good service . Very busy, you may stand in line , but very efficient at seating people. Definitely a great breakfast place.

Such a charming place, perfect diner ambiance, waitress was very sweet and helpful, and the omelet was amazing. Couldn't ask for more!

Traditional classic diner . One of my favorite is the fluffy Greek Omelette with Feta cheese . Side order of hash browns and bacon . Add coffee and I'm good. You will be too! OPA!

Beyond the omelets , skillets and pancakes , the best part might be the complimentary homemade doughnut hole you get when you walk in. Read more

A Chicago institution and start of Route 66. Free donut holes in line , Milk Duds, an orange slice and a prune when you sit down, and free soft serve when you're finished. Coffee is surprisingly good.

Everything is amazing. I always get the banana pancakes and a side of bacon with coffee . Many, many cups of coffee .

Stacks of “meltaway” pancakes are perfectly browned, omelettes come in hot skillets (try the sweet, rich apple-and-cheese variety), waffles are light and crisp, and pastries are baked fresh daily. Read more

Overall satisfying experience. Homemade bread was a bit too much on butter but still tasted good. Pancake was legit as well .

Classic diner food in an Americana haven. This place hasn't changed in decades. Waiting on the weekends isn't so bad if you can munch on some of the free donut holes ! Get an omelette or eggs Benedict .

Lou's is reminiscent of the times I've spent living in Chicago as a young college grad. The donut holes still melt in your mouth as you impatiently wait to be seated. Really a walk down memory lane.

Great help and a friendly Chicago institution . We got in at the counter with no wait at 10am on a Saturday. They seem to undercook eggs as compared to your order; "over hard" is still very liquid.

Only get the bread products (Greek toast , waffles , pancakes , etc) everything else on the brekkie menu is undercooked...omlettes , hash browns , fries and corned beef hash all undercooked!

Kitschy little diner in downtown with great food. The donut holes are great too. If you're in the neighborhood or just in town visiting, this is a great place to go. You'll never forget it.

Best option for lunch or breakfast . Turkey sausage omelette and Lou Mitchell’s shake = winner combo. Friendly attention too.

Chicken sausage omelette and that’s it! Always friendly staff also. Highly recommended.

Since moving away from Chicago almost a year ago, I haven't been able to find pancakes anywhere near as good at the ones at Lou Mitchell's. Truly the best.

The legendary Lou Mitchell’s has all the breakfast staples and a great staff . Worth at least one visit!

Once you get the free complementary vanilla ice cream at the end of your meal, mix some homemade marmalade on the table to make an orange twist to your free vanilla icecream !

Best Breakfast in Town including friendly Stuff and delicious Pancakes ... ????

In short , eat here. From the complimentary doughnut hole while you wait, to the orange slice , prune and ice cream with breakfast , all the little touches make this place a great choice. x

We went there to have a breakfast at the end of our Chicago vacation and breakfast it was! Great place, great service.

Great for breakfast or lunch . Must try hash browns . Also great for a coffee business meeting.

Omelettes , corned beef hash and eggs , great coffee .

Free doughnuts and milk duds greet you when you step into this Chicago institution , which has been serving up omelettes and wafles for more than 85 years. They serve up a great lunch , as well . Read more

The place for breakfast in downtown Chicago since 1923, Lou Mitchell‘s still serves up hefty portions of fluffy omelets , thick French toast and a heaping stack of pancakes . -- Green Guide Editor

The best bacon I have ever had and defiantly the best in the world.

Get their delicious chocolate donuts while waiting for your friends

Amazing! Almost always a line . Worth the wait. We got right in:)

If you want to eat where the Chicago machine gets it’s work done then this is a must stop.

Get the malted bacon waffle but ask for a sunny side egg on top. Totally awesome.

SO wonderful! greeted with fresh, hot donut holes upon entrance and milk duds at the table - so great!!

The omelettes apple and cheese are served deliciously and generously in portion. Be ready

8-12 minute taxi ride from the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel . This Chicago institution is located at the start of route 66 -- expect a classic American breakfast .

Yum! Had a Spinach Special omelette , multigrain pancakes & their thick cinnamon raisin toast . Deliciousness!

The cutest old man hands out doughnut holes while you're waiting in line , and every meal comes with a small pack of Milk Duds!

A solid diner . It's famous and popular, so there might be a wait.

Try the Ham & Cheese Omelette - Freshest, fluffiest omelette I've ever had! Perfect comfort food for a cold, clammy day!

Had the turkey sausage . Pretty tasty. The buttered raisin toast is awesome. Super nice staff at 10A.

Our waitress Kathy was awesome . Very pleasant and quick ! Food was great

Try the eggs Benedict . Cool service

Pros: free donut holes . Banana pancakes are pretty good as is the bacon . Cons: "large" (dinky) cup of OJ =$4.95. Just as much as side of bacon . Also avoid the GB Packer fan waitress .

Best pancakes and French Toast ever

Even though they have amazing food, the best thing they serve is the in house coffee